TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie, who hasn’t had a press availability since Jan. 9, talked about the Super Bowl and took some good-natured ribbing about his weight on a sports radio show this morning.

And the governor said nothing of the scandals that have plagued him in recent weeks.

Speaking on WFAN’s Boomer & Carton show, Christie said he was optimistic about Super Bowl Sunday in New Jersey, and said the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks are spending most of their time on the west bank of the Hudson.

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“I think everyone should be confident on Sunday that we’re going to have a safe, secure and enjoyable time. And the weather keeps getting better by a minute,” Christie said.
Christie, who will watch the game from the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority's box, said weather forecasts predicted a mild Sunday, and called it a "relief.”

Former New York Giant Jim Burt, also a guest on the show, joked that he met Christie once in Minneapolis and, seeing him from behind and not recognizing him, thought he was a nose tackle — a defensive position held by burly players.

Christie didn’t respond to the joke. But Craig Carton — who used to be a well-known radio host on New Jersey 101.5fm, jumped in.

“Not anymore,” he said. Co-host Boomer Esiason then noted that Christie has lost weight since undergoing lap-band surgery last year.

The show included only one vague reference to Christie’s political troubles. Esiason, a former quarterback, thanked Christie for attending a roast for him last night when “you’ve got a lot of fires to put out in New Jersey.”

Christie has a busy schedule today, but he’s not expected to take non-sports related questions. He’ll speak at an 11am Moonachie event for homeowners hurt by Sandy and has a 2:15pm interview on The SiriusXM Blitz with Bruce Murray and Rich Gannon. At 6 pm Christie is schedule to attend Howard Stern’s Birthday Bash at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.